Sage-Tips

Is it wrong to use British spelling in America?

If you’re writing for British readers, you should only use British spellings. In one or two cases, the preferred American spellings are acceptable in British English as well, especially the -ize/-ization endings.

Can I use grey in America?

Gray and grey are both common spellings of the color between black and white. Gray is more frequent in American English, whereas grey is more common in British English. The color known to fall in the range between black and white can be spelled gray or grey.

Is it ised or ized?

Technically it depends on the origin of the word… Greek is -ized and French or Latin is -ised, but most British dictionaries says -ised is preferred as Latin derivation is more common but -ized is an accepted alternative, whereas US almost exclusively use -ized.

Is gray with an A or E?

The fundamental difference between “grey” and “gray” is that “gray” is the widely accepted version in American English, and “grey” is widely accepted in British English. As Grammar Girl points out, this is easy to remember, because “A” is for America and “E” is for England.

Is the color gray spelled with an A or E?

If you live in the United States, you will use the spelling “gray” with an “a” in American English. If you write and speak British English, you’ll spell the color as “grey” with an “e.”

Is it Realise or realize in UK?

Realize and realise are alternate spellings of the same word. In the US and Canada, realize is by far the more common spelling. In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand realise dominates, though realize is sometimes used too. Realize and realise are two different spellings of the same word.

Do British people say Realise?

Realise and realize are different spellings of the same word, and they can be used interchangeably. Both are common throughout the English-speaking world, though in different areas. Realize is preferred in American and Canadian English, while realise is preferred outside North America.